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Brake Caliper, Rear - Revised

Group: 46

Number: 93-05

Date: April 30, 1993

Subject:
Rear brake caliper, revised

Model(s):
Passat from m.y. 1993

Beginning 10/92, a revised rear brake caliper was installed in production.

Rear Brake Caliper:





An outer characteristic of the revised brake caliper is the bolted-on bracket -A- for retaining the parking brake cable. Previously, the retaining point was cast as part of the caliper housing.

The new caliper improves the hydraulic/mechanical efficiency of the rear brake assembly.

CAUTION
^ DO NOT install both versions of rear caliper on the same vehicle.

^ DO NOT install new version caliper into vehicles built before 10/92.

The procedures for brake pad replacement and repair of the brake caliper remain unchanged and valid as described in Repair Groups 46 and 47.